Heidi Schauer
About Heidi Schauer
Heidi Schauer serves as the Vice President of Corporate Communications at The Wendy's Company, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in media relations and corporate communications, she has held various roles in the industry and has received recognition for her leadership during significant social issues.
Current Role at Wendy's
Heidi Schauer serves as the Vice President of Corporate Communications at The Wendy's Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees communications, public affairs, and customer care. Schauer is a member of both the Global Leadership and Communications Leadership teams, contributing to strategic initiatives that support over 300 franchisees and more than 7,000 restaurants across 32 countries.
Previous Experience in Corporate Communications
Before her current role, Schauer worked at The Wendy's Company in various capacities. She was the Senior Director of Corporate Communications from 2019 to 2021 and the Director of Corporate Communications from 2016 to 2019. Her experience includes managing global communications and customer care, as well as issues and crisis management during her tenure in Dublin, Ohio.
Background in Media Relations
Schauer has extensive experience in media relations and communications, having worked at Darden Restaurants in several roles. She served as Media Relations & Communications Manager for LongHorn Steakhouse and held positions for Olive Garden and Red Lobster. Her work focused on brand management and reputation management, where she built media relations frameworks that are recognized as best practices.
Education and Expertise
Heidi Schauer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Public Relations from Lehigh University. She also studied at The American University of Paris and earned a Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations from The George Washington University. Her educational background supports her expertise in corporate communications and public affairs.
Achievements in Leadership
In 2021, Schauer received Employee of the Year accolades for her leadership during critical events, including social justice issues and the pandemic. She has also led the development of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility programs that have become integral to corporate culture.